How to Cook a Turkey Butterfly
| Weight | Cooking | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 4KG | Oven Roast | 20 minutes per KG + 70 minutes. |
| 4KG and over | Oven Roast | 20 minutes per KG + 90 minutes. |
What temperature should a cooked turkey butterfly be?
How do I know my turkey crown is cooked? Ideally, test it using an oven thermometer. Ovens vary and if you have put anything else in to cook at the same time, this can also affect the cooking time. The internal temperature of your turkey should be 70C when it is ready.
How long does it take to brown turkey skin?
Place turkey upside down (back will be up, breast and legs will be pointing down) on the rack and roast until skin on back is deeply browned, about 1 1/4 hours. Remove turkey from the oven, protecting your hands with gloves or a folded kitchen towel, and turn turkey breast-side up.
How do I cook a turkey butterfly?
Roast the Joint in a deep tray and cover with foil. Place in the centre of the oven and cook at 180°C, Gas Mark 4 for approx 20 minutes per kg plus 1 hour 10 minutes. Remove the foil for the last 15 minutes to allow the skin to crisp up. Allow to rest before serving hot.
How long will it take to cook a 20 lb Spatchcocked Turkey?
A smaller bird will cook more quickly; start checking at 45 minutes for a 12-pounder, while an 18- to 20-pound bird could take an hour to an hour and 20 minutes. Larger birds may take up to 1 1/2 hours or even longer.
Can you cook a turkey at 160 degrees?
Although this practice is safe in theory, we prefer to wait until the thermometer registers at least 160 degrees. The extra time won’t do the meat any harm, and there’s a better chance that it will reach the 165-degree mark if it’s within 5 degrees of that recommended temperature.
How long should I cook a 3kg turkey crown?
Turkey crown cooking times
- 1kg – 1 hour 30 minutes.
- 1.5kg – 1 hour 40 minutes.
- 2kg – 1 hour 50 minutes.
- 2.5kg – 2 hours.
- 3kg – 2 hours 10 minutes.
How do you cook a turkey butterfly?
